Comparison of Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy and Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Key Points
The aim is to compare the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic drug therapy versus radiofrequency catheter ablation in treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
Randomized trial design registered under NCT00116428
Comparative analysis of two treatment modalities: medication versus catheter ablation
Assessment of treatment outcomes in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation patients.
The study indicates a greater efficacy of catheter ablation in reducing atrial fibrillation episodes compared to drug therapy.
Patient quality of life improved significantly more in the ablation group than in the medication group.